Don't be Duped! Spotting Trends and Exploring Dupe Culture + FGI Member Market
2023-11-02 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
DON’T BE DUPED! Fashion Group International of Saint Louis is diving into spring/summer 2024 trends seen during recent fashion weeks all over the world with an exclusive viewing of the official FGI Communiqué, a global runway report featuring New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks. THEN we’ll be having a discussion on the hot trend of dupe culture with Diana Ford, Co-Owner of The Vault Luxury resale. Learn how to spot fakes, where to draw the line between “dupe” and “inspired by” and how dupe culture is effecting the entire fashion industry.
PLUS – Jump start your holiday shopping with our 1st ever FGI Saint Louis Members’ Market. We will be showcasing FGI members’ brands who will be selling at this market. Get to meet the designers, ask them about their inspiration, story and connect!
Tickets & Info: https://dontbeduped.eventbrite.com

Night of Stars 2023
2023-10-17 18:15 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
NIGHT OF STARS
39th Annual Red Carpet Gala
SUPERSTAR – ANDREW BOLTON
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT – DENNIS BASSO
HUMANITARIAN – MARC ANTHONY
FASHION STARS – LAZARO HERNANDEZ & JACK MCCOLLOUGH
BEAUTY INNOVATION – GAIL BOYÉ, SHISEIDO AMERICAS
AGENT OF CHANGE – ANTOINE PHILLIPS
AMERICAN ICON AWARD – WHOOPI GOLDBERG
October 17th
6:15 Cocktails | 7:30 Dinner | 8:30 Awards
THE PLAZA
768 5th Ave, New York, NY,10019
TICKETS – https://tinyurl.com/4z64xwhm
Black Tie Attire

FALL SERIES
2023-09-28 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
FALL SERIES
Members, you are cordially invited to an immersive conversation with the dynamic husband & wife duo, Michael and Diana Wilson of Saints and Sinners Haircare, winner of the FGI Rising Star Beauty Entrepreneur Award. Join us as we dive into the world of what it takes to be a successful business owner in the beauty and haircare industry.
MICHAEL & DIANA WILSON
Founders, Saints & Sinners Haircare
IN CONVERSATION WITH
MELANIE WOODROFFE
Membership Manager, Fashion Group International, Inc
THURSDAY, SEPT 28TH
Program: 4:30 – 5:30pm
VIRTUAL EVENT
RSVP – https://tinyurl.com/42ksvwae

The Sole of St. Louis
2023-09-07 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
INSIDE ST. LOUIS’S MODERN FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY + THE LATEST ECOMMERCE TOOLS & DIGITAL TRENDS + SHOE SHOWCASE FEATURING LOCAL BRANDS!
Run, don’t walk to grab your ticket to our upcoming event, The Sole of St. Louis on September 7th! We will be with Keisha Mabry Haymore of Heydays and Grow with Google to connect you with leading industry experts ready to optimize your business strategy on industry trends, ecommerce and digital marketing as you jump into 2024 planning! PLUS don’t miss out on our shoe showcase pop-up shop featuring footwear brands of St. Louis!
The retail industry insights and strategies we’ll be covering at this event can be applied to any product-based brand so double knot your laces because this event is going to be FLY!
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:

A value-packed industry panel: Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Strategies To Run With

Moderator: Jill Manoff, Editor in Chief of leading fashion business and tech publication, Glossy (and former Fashion Editor of ALIVE Magazine.)
Speakers: Keisha Mabry Haymore, Founder of Heydays Creative & Collaborative Workspace, Jackie Wessel, VP of E-commerce of Caleres and Holly Campbell, SVP of Famous Footwear will share how to optimize your website for SEO and ecommerce, the latest digital marketing strategies and the power of Google’s free business tools to level up your business online!

Check out our shoe showcase pop-up shop featuring footwear brands from St. Louis like Claire Flowers, Diba True, Diba London, Luichiny LTD, Testosterone, Rustic Asphalt, ROS Hommerson, Drew, Bellini, and Penny Loves Kenny.
Give your favorite pair of kicks their moment to shine as you hop from one Instagrammable moment to another at the amazing new Heydays Workspace and you just may walk home with a “Best in Shoes” award as part of our Best Dressed Contest – BUT MAKE IT SHOES!
Heavy Appetizers and Crumbl cookies
Drinks provided by Batch & Bottle, Paper Temples, Mighty Kind
Swag from the footwear brands

RSVP NOW FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE!
(FGI Member Discount: FGI members check your July FGI Member Memo email (from fgisaintlouis@gmail.com) for your discount code!)
A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Industry Leader Sponsor: Caleres
Drink Sponsors : Batch & Bottle, Paper Temples, Mighty Kind
Food Sponsor: Crumbl

The Sole of St. Louis
2023-09-07 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)

5th Annual Fall Forum
2023-08-09 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Highland Park Village, 47 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Join FGI Dallas for the 5th Annual Fall Forum at Highland Park Village.
Enjoy an evening of connection and conversation with this year’s lineup of professional panelists.

FALL FORUM SCHEDULE
You will select one 6pm panel and one 7pm panel to attend.

6:00 PM Panels
Fashion Panel – Hosted by Laura Harris of NBC 5 News
at ETRO
Carla Rockmore
Lele Sadoughi
Fallon Bock, Bachendorf’s
Hance Taplin, By Way Of Dallas
Lizzy Chesnut Bentley, City Boots
Rising Stars Panel – Hosted by Nerissa Helpenstill
at rag & bone
Tina Adams-Mason, CEO and Owner of About Face Pros Luxury Mobile Beauty Services
Elizabeth Hooper, Elizabeth Hooper Studios
Stephen Swetish, MKT Stores
Munisa Khuramova, Founder and Designer of Munelle De Vie
Dexter James, Fashion Stylist

7:00 PM Panels
Beauty Panel – Hosted by Shasa Mitcham
at The Conservatory
Jeffrey Sanchez, Dior Show Artist
Lexie Hingsen, Apres Beauty
Pierston Gaines, Pressed Roots
Art & Design Panel
Jan Barboglio
Melissa Ellis, Artist and Owner of Melissa Ellis Art
Sam Lao

8:00 PM After Party at Sadelle’s

Metastyle: Fusion Of Fashion & Ai
2023-07-27 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
Step into a world where creativity knows no limits as we blend the realms of fashion and the metaverse. From the comfort of your own home, discover the future of fashion. Witness the seamless fusion of real-world fashion and virtual aesthetics, where the possibilities are limitless.
Engage with industry experts, fashion enthusiasts, and fellow trendsetters from around the globe. Take part in live Q&A as an industry expert shares their insights into the ever-evolving world of fashion in the metaverse. Connect, collaborate, and be inspired as you explore the endless possibilities that emerge at the intersection of fashion and virtual reality.
OPÉ
Fashion Futurist | Stylist | AI Designer
IN CONVERSATION WITH
ELAINE MENSAH
Founder & CEO, Showroom Etc
THURSDAY, JULY 27TH
Program: 4:30 – 5:30pm
VIRTUAL EVENT
RSVP- https://tinyurl.com/2s388kcu

Creative Professionals Networking Night
2023-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
FGI Philly x Philadelphia Fashion Incubator
CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING NIGHT
THURSDAY, JULY 13, 6-8PM
VENTURE CAFE, 3675 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA
Connect with fellow creatives in fashion, accessories, beauty, retail, textiles, home, marketing, pr/events, photography, digitally native brands, content creators, and more! Details and Link to RSVP Coming Soon

Beauty Symposium - Formulas For The Future
2023-06-28 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Hearst Tower, 300 West 57th Street, New York, 10019, United States
Beauty Symposium
FORMULAS FOR THE FUTURE
PROGRAM:
Formulas for the Future is an exciting event that brings together experts, innovators, and enthusiasts in the beauty industry to explore the latest advancements in technology and their impact on the world of beauty. This symposium aims to showcase the transformative power of new technologies and their potential to revolutionize the way we perceive and experience beauty.
WELCOME BY:
JULIE SPITALNICK
Executive Director, Fashion & Luxury Collection at Hearst Magazines
PROGRAM:
Part I: Scale or Sell? Essential financial Intel – a case study
MICHELE MIYAKAWA
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Moelis & Company
Part II: New Technologies Driving Innovation – a case study
KIMBERLY CARNEY
Founder & CEO, GlossWire
DISCUSSION:
COLLABORATIONS FASHION / BEAUTY FUSION
Learn why Malin+Goetz’s lifestyle portfolio makes them the perfect partner for global brands such as KITH, Brain Dead and more.
MODERATOR:
CAROLINE FABRIGAS
CEO, Scent Marketing
BRADLEY HOROWITZ
CEO, MALIN+GOETZ
CO-CHAIRS:
CAROLINE FABRIGAS , CEO, Scent Marketing, Inc.
KAREN YOUNG , CEO, The Young Group
COMMITTEE:
CLAUDIA POCCIA, CEO, Princess Grace Foundation
KAREN BROMLEY, Principal ,The Bromley Group, LLC
JUNE 28TH
Doors 8:30am – 9am
Program 9am – 10:30am
HEARST TOWER
300 West 57th Street, NY, NY, 10019
TICKETS- https://tinyurl.com/5emfprt7

Space And Beyond - Fashion, Textiles And Innovation
2023-06-06 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
SPACE AND BEYOND
FASHION, TEXTILES & INNOVATION
Join us to learn about the newest dimension for fashion creativity and travel – sustainability, Innovation in textiles, space colonization and more!
Featured Speaker:
NICK GRAHAM, Founder & CEO, SPACEONE
more speakers to come:
June 6th
4-5pm EST
FGI MEMBER PRICE – $25
NON MEMBER PRICE – $30
TICKETS- https://tinyurl.com/5fe7y73u

Inside STL Fashion: Cocktails + Conversations w/ The Normal Brand, FGI Saint Louis & STL Fashion Alliance
2023-06-02 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)

Creating Resilience In Every Part Of Your Fashion Career.....Here's How
2023-05-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
JIM ARNOFF
CREATING RESILIENCE IN EVERY PART OF YOUR FASHION CAREER…..HERE’S HOW
AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP IN CONVERSATION WITH FGI PRESIDENT/CEO, MARYANNE GRISZ
Facing career challenges and at a loss on how to navigate solutions? Stuck in your career and feeling overwhelmed? Not sure where to turn to for support or how to ask for it? Join Career Coach/Talent Agent Consultant/FGI Workshop Facilitator Jim Arnoff in an immersive, interactive workshop that will give you the coaching tools to tap into your inner resilience in ways you never thought were possible. Hear the skills to embrace that resilience to see new options, reach out to collaborators in the most effective way and build confidence powerfully. If you’re looking to stand firm in face of adversity and access the resilience that you already have this workshop is for you.
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023
1:00 – 2:00 pm EST
COMPLIMENTARY FOR FGI MEMBERS
$15 FOR NON-MEMBERS
RSVP – https://tinyurl.com/3dr9mkur

2023 FGI Dallas Rising Star Awards
2023-05-10 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas PKWY, Dallas, TX, 75240, United States
Our annual FGI Dallas Rising Star Awards event is a competition that propels brands into the consciousness of decision makers. Together, you, along with Dallas tastemakers, media personalities, and key influencers will collectively recognize and honor the achievements of local emerging talent across these rapidly growing industries. Many past winners and honorees have gone on to grow their brands and businesses with much success on the national and global stage.⁠
$75 Members
$100 Non-Members
Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fgi-dallas-rising-star-awards-presented-by-galleria-dallas-tickets-616771499157

The 27th Annual Rising Star Awards Finalists
2023-05-08 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Lighthouse, Pier Sixty One on the Hudson, New York, United States
Join us in celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of
emerging talents whose creativity and vision are recognized.
ACCESSORIES
Celia Torvisco, CELIA TORVISCO
Chris Donovan, CHRIS DONOVAN FOOTWEAR
Jennifer Rose Smail, CUDDIGAN LEATHER
Megan Key Campos & Nick Lucio, ONCEPT
Rowell Concepcion, BINATA MILLINERY
Metri Holliday, METRI HOLLIDAY LLC
Lei Li & Yiren Zhou, MONSECRET NEW YORK
ACTIVE / CASUALWEAR
Marusya Tamboura & Burkindy, JAHNKOY
Nicholas Raefski, NICHOLAS RAEFSKI
Joseph DeAcetis, POTRO
Teddy von Ranson, TEDDY VON RANSON
BEAUTY ENTREPRENEUR
Stephanie Miklosvary, LUCKY CHICK
Michael & Diana Wilson, SAINTS & SINNERS HAIRCARE
Raquel Riley Thomas, RAQUEL RILEY THOMAS BEAUTY
EVENINGWEAR
Andrew Kwon, ANDREW KWON
Bach Mai, BACH MAI
Kate Barton, KATE BARTON
Terry Singh, TERRY SINGH
Manuel Tiscareno, TISCARENO
FINE JEWELRY
Hakan Orrling , ARILD
Burkindy, BURKINDY
Ritika Ravi, IVAR JEWELRY
Maika Rivera Tanpoco & Melizza Jaune Tanpoco, JAUNE PEARLS
FGI RISING STAR
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Kimberly Carney, THE WIRES
READY-TO-WEAR
Autumn Adeigbo, AUTUMN ADEIGBO
Stephen Mikhail, ATELIER CILLIAN
Kelsey & Cassidy Tucker, DEVIATE
Marrisa Wilson, MARRISA WILSON NEW YORK
Alex & Michael Toccin, TOCCIN
THE HILLDUN
BUSINESS INNOVATION AWARD
Marcelo Guimarães & Jordana Guimarães, FASHINNOVATION
COLLABORATIONS
AMER_ICAN and various designers
Vesna Cremona, Founder, AMER_ICAN
Jared Jewelers x NBA Cleveland Cavaliers “Junkyard Dog Chain”
Dan Hines, Marketing Director, Jared
Wolverine 1000 Mile x Old Rip Van Winkle
Scott Schoessel, VP, Global Marketing – Wolverine, Bates & Hytest, Wolverine Worldwide
MONDAY, MAY 08
11 am Reception
12 noon – 2pm Luncheon & Awards
THE LIGHTHOUSE
Pier Sixty One on the Hudson, New York City
HILLDUN- http://www.hilldun.com
RSVP- https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejmeps8tf1d342ac&oseq=&c=&ch=
RSVP – https://tinyurl.com/2hzz8jb8

The 27th Annual Rising Star Awards
2023-05-08 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Lighthouse, Pier Sixty One on the Hudson, New York, United States
THE 27TH ANNUAL RISING STAR AWARDS
Join us in celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of
emerging talents whose creativity and vision are recognized.
FASHION APPAREL
FINE JEWELRY
ACCESSORIES
COLLABORATIONS
BEAUTY
SUSTAINABILITY
HILLDUN BUSINESS INNOVATION
Sponsored By:
HILLDUN
MONDAY, MAY 08
11 am Reception
12 noon – 2pm Luncheon & Awards
THE LIGHTHOUSE
Pier Sixty One on the Hudson, New York City
RSVP – https://tinyurl.com/2hzz8jb8

Member Meet-up April 2023
2023-04-27 16:30 - 17:30 UTC | Fashion Group International Inc., Fashion Group International Inc. 8 West 40th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Join us each month for a virtual gathering to learn about, connect & inspire each other as 25 global members introduce themselves , tell us what they do & share their goals.
Introduction by FGI President & CEO, MARYANNE GRISZ
Hosted by FGI Membership Manager, MELANIE WOODROFFE
BECAUSE – MORE THAN EVER – CONNECTIONS MATTER.
While speakers are limited to 25 per month, the Meet-up is open to all FGI members to attend!
THIS COMPLIMENTARY EVENT IS PRODUCED EXCLUSIVELY FOR FGI MEMBERS!
RSVP- https://tinyurl.com/4w284sz4

Modern Menswear - Trend Talk
2023-04-26 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
RESERVE YOUR TICKET HERE

FGI Communiqué
2023-04-22 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)

FGI Communique Fashion Report Fall/Winter 2023
2023-04-18 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
View FGI’s Fall/Winter 2023 Communique fashion report, with highlights from the global fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan and Paris. The video presentation captures influences, directional and significant style, color and fashion thread, featuring new talent and more. Plus, discussion to follow with our panel of local experts.
This event is open to the public, plus, FGI Members, friends of FGI, Harum College students and faculty. We ask that you make a donation in any amount you would like. The Fashion Group International (FGI) Philadelphia is a membership organization for those in fashion, beauty, retail and lifestyle related industries with headquarters in New York City. The organization provides a forum for discussion and connection, recognizes emerging talent and trends, and offers a platform of resources for business development and career advancement.

Fashion Forward >>> Motivating Minds in Design
2023-04-14 16:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | World Trade Center, 2050 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
2023 FGI Dallas Scholarship Competition
Fashion Group International of Dallas is excited to announce the 55th annual Scholarship Competition event, celebrating the Future of Fashion, to be held on April 14, 2023 in Dallas, TX. Please stay connected with our website and social platforms for more details.
We invite college and university students in fashion design and merchandising studies to participate and compete for more than $40,000 in scholarship awards in four categories. Fashion design categories include Black Tie/Bridal, Cocktail/Party, Daywear/Streetwear and Apparel Sustainability. Digital merchandising categories include Digital Merchandising and Store Planning, Fashion Portfolio and the newly added Digital Sustainability- 3D Collection.
The top awards will be Fashion Excellence and Director’s Choice. We will once again offer the Paris American Academy Couture Award for 2023. In addition to awarding our scholarship winners, we are providing learning opportunities for our attendees through interactive programming with local fashion professionals.
To continue promoting the top-of-mind concerns of the next generation of fashion professionals, we have:

Gender neutrality– All of our categories are now open to submissions designed for any gender.
Size inclusivity – We are offering the opportunity for students to submit garments in plus sizing and will hire models to support this underrepresented category.
Sustainability – Introduced in 2021, this category continues to grow as students gain more understanding in apparel sustainability. This year we encourage students to think through sustainable business practices in our digital submission criteria.
Innovation – Fashion’s use of 3D visualization to optimize the design workflow and prevent waste through over development is growing. We have added the Digital Sustainability- 3D Collection category to support this major industry shift.

The competition will include a daytime event for students to interact with and learn from top industry professionals. The evening award show will feature finalists in a live judging and award presentation.

Member Meet-up March 2023
2023-03-30 16:30 - 17:30 UTC | Fashion Group International Inc., Fashion Group International Inc. 8 West 40th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Join us each month for a virtual gathering to learn about, connect & inspire each other as 25 global members introduce themselves , tell us what they do & share their goals.
Introduction by FGI President & CEO, MARYANNE GRISZ
Hosted by FGI Membership Manager, MELANIE WOODROFFE
BECAUSE – MORE THAN EVER – CONNECTIONS MATTER.
While speakers are limited to 25 per month, the Meet-up is open to all FGI members to attend!
THIS COMPLIMENTARY EVENT IS PRODUCED EXCLUSIVELY FOR FGI MEMBERS!
RSVP- https://tinyurl.com/yh24n939

2023 FGI Dallas Member Summit @ Neiman Marcus
2023-03-19 00:00 (America/New_York)
Join FGI Dallas for the FGI Communique Fashion Report with highlights of the Fall/Winter 2023 looks as seen on the runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris. Plus panel discussion of industry experts to follow.

Members Meet-up
2023-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

Monthly Member Meet-up February 2023
2023-02-23 16:30 - 17:30 UTC | Fashion Group International Inc., Fashion Group International Inc. 8 West 40th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Join us each month for a virtual gathering to learn about, connect & inspire each other as 25 global members introduce themselves , tell us what they do & share their goals.
Introduction by FGI President & CEO, MARYANNE GRISZ
Hosted by FGI Membership Manager, MELANIE WOODROFFE
BECAUSE – MORE THAN EVER – CONNECTIONS MATTER.
While speakers are limited to 25 per month, the Meet-up is open to all FGI members to attend!
THIS COMPLIMENTARY EVENT IS PRODUCED EXCLUSIVELY FOR FGI MEMBERS!

Live Stream: Blue Jacket Event
2023-02-01 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Fashion Group International Inc., Fashion Group International Inc. 8 West 40th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10018, United States

2023 Annual Meeting
2023-01-26 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | ZOOM

RISING STAR 2023 - Nominations
2022-12-31 23:00 - 23:30 UTC | ZOOM

Wishmaker Club 2022
2022-12-25 01:00 - 23:30 UTC

Embracing all of your creativity: EMPOWERING, ENERGIZING, EXHILARATING
2022-12-14 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | ZOOM
